Camera
Naturalists Photography Club
Somerset
County Environmental Education Center
190 Lord Stirling Rd.
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Phone: (908) 766-2489
Web site: www.cameranaturalist.org
Contact:
Roman
Kurywczak, President
Mailing Address:
115 West Roselle Avenue
Roselle Park, NJ
07204
Phone: (908)
241-2248
E-mail: roaminwroman@comcast.net
Type of Organization: Private, Non-profit
Purpose:
To promote interest in and appreciation of, nature through
the medium of photography
Membership Events: Meetings held once or twice monthly, on Thursdays
at 7:30 P.M., at the Somerset County Environmental Education Center;
photography lectures; field trips; techniques; occasional exhibitions;
contests; education and service projects to aid environmental group.
Public Events: Club membership is open to individuals interested in
nature photography at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Guests are
welcome.
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The Children's
Museum
120
Finderne Avenue
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Contact:
Tom Davidson, President
Phone: (908)
595-0001
E-mail: info@kidsmuseumnj.org
Web site: www.kidsmuseumnj.org
Type of Organization: Private,
Non-profit
Purpose: To provide
outreach enrichment programs to children and their families in Somerset
County and the nearby region
Public Events: Sensational
Saturdays enrichment programs held in the cafeteria of the Children’s
Museum at various times, as listed on the web site; other
enrichment programs at local science fairs, 4-H programs and related
educational venues.
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Fleetwood Museum of
Art & Photography
Clinton
Avenue and Greenbrook Road
North Plainfield, NJ 07063
Contact:
Nick Ciampa
Phone: (908) 757-5507
Mailing Address:
135 Sandford Avenue
North Plainfield, NJ
07060
E-mail:
naciampa@netscape.net
Tours/ Lectures: George Helmke
Phone: (908) 647-2562
Type of Organization: Municipal, Non-profit
Purpose:
To promote interest in the art, science, technology
and history of photo imaging.
Membership Events: Periodic meetings
Public Events: Special tours/lectures for groups; remote displays
for libraries; Museum hours: Saturdays, 10:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.; closed
holiday weekends; free admission.
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Matheny Medical & Educational Center
Arts Access Program
P.O.
Box 339 / Main Street
Peapack, NJ
07977
Contact: Lyn Sanders, Director
Phone: (908) 234-0011, ext. 1440
E-mail:
info@artsaccessprogram.org
Web site:
www.artsaccessprogram.org
Type of organization: Private, Non-profit
Purpose: Arts Access is a non-therapeutic multi-disciplinary arts
program, which was created to offer people with physical and
developmental disabilities the tools and resources to access the visual
and performing arts.
By focusing on freedom of choice and expression, each
participating artist builds upon his own instincts, uniqueness, and
inner strength.
Arts Access offers programs in painting, sculpture, digital
media, dance, drama, creative writing, and poetry.
Public Events: All events are open to the community.
The Arts Access annual event, titled ‘Full Circle’, showcases
artwork and performances.
This event takes place in the fall on the campus of the Matheny
Medical & Educational Center.
Please contact Arts Access for more information.
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Montgomery Center
for the Arts
24 Montgomery Road
Skillman, NJ 08558
Contact: Frances Chaves, Executive Director
Phone:(609)
921-3272
Fax:
(609) 921-8455
E-mail :
chavesf@aol.com
Web site: www.montgomerycenterforthearts.com
Type of Organization: Private, Non-profit
Purpose: To enrich the cultural and artistic life of the community
and foster an appreciation of the arts by providing exhibition space and
presenting innovative programs in the visual and performing arts and
arts education.
Public Events: Juried shows; art and public service exhibitions;
classes for children and adults; summer art camp; workshops;
performances; and studio space.
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Printmaking Council of New Jersey
River
and Station Roads
North Branch, NJ
Contact:
Stephanie E. Spencer, Director
Phone:
(908)
725-2110
Fax:
(908) 725-2484
Mailing Address:
440 River Road
Somerville, NJ
08876
E-mail:
info@printnj.org
Web site:
www.printnj.org
Type of Organization: Non-profit fine arts organization
Purpose:
The
Printmaking Council of New Jersey (PCNJ) is a non-profit organization
dedicated to the medium of fine art printmaking for the benefit of
artists and the general public.
The facility houses studios, a darkroom, two galleries and
administrative offices.
Members, donations, corporations, foundations and program fees
support us.
The uniqueness of PCNJ as an organization lies in its focus on
the fine art of printmaking.
Among only a handful of organizations in the nation dedicated
solely to printmaking, PCNJ plays an important role in creating public
awareness for this often overlooked medium.
Membership Events:
Member-only
exhibits, receptions, discounted classes and workshops, studio and
darkroom rental.
Annual Meeting of the General Membership.
Programs: Girl and Boy Scouts, classes and workshops for adults and
children, professional development credit available for teachers, Roving
Press traveling outreach program serving schools and community
organizations, birthday parties ages 5 and up, exhibitions both in-house
and traveling, internships and volunteer opportunities.
Public Events:
Free
technical demonstrations.
Exhibitions are free of charge.
Look for walk-up Roving Press programs at the 4-H Fair and
the International Festival.
Visit our website for more information or join our mailing list.
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Raritan Valley Art Association
P.O.
Box 281
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
Contact:
Linda
Arnold, President
Phone:
(908) 647-3610
E-mail:
Beadman@aol.com
Contact:
Doug Axman, Membership Chairman
Phone:
(908) 722-1925
Type of Organization: Non-profit, association of independent artists
in existence since 1939
Purpose:
To provide demonstrations in various media; to hold exhibitions
of members' work.
Membership Events: meetings held monthly at the Somerset County
Library, meeting rooms A & B (except June, July and August), usually
the third Monday of every month (depending on the holidays) at 7:30
P.M., business meeting followed by an artist’s demonstration; dinners
and a bus trip to NYC art museums; two to three shows of members’
artwork a year.
Public Events: The public is invited to attend meetings
and demonstrations at no cost.
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Raritan Valley Community College
ART GALLERY
Route 28 and Lamington Road
North Branch, NJ 08876
Contact:
Sandi Hartzell
Phone:
(908)
218-8876
Mailing
Address:
P.O. Box 3300
Somerville NJ
08876
E-mail :
rbriscoe@raritanval.edu
E-mail:
ckeop@raritanval.edu
Type of Organization:
Non-profit,
educational
Public Events:
Eight shows a season, including two student and one faculty show;
invitational exhibitions curated by faculty and Artist Talks at Friday
evening openings
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Somerset Art Association
2020
Burnt Mills Road
Bedminster, NJ
07921
Contact:
Robyn
Tromeur, Executive Director
Phone:
(908)
234-2345
Fax:
(908)
234-0733
E-mail:
somersetart@aol.com
Web site:
www.somersetart.org
Type of Organization:
Non-profit
visual arts
Purpose:
To
further awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the visual arts,
SAA offers year-round art classes and summer art camps for children (as
young as 4 years old) and adults in all mediums and skill levels.
Exhibits, trips, lectures and art demonstrations offer additional
educational and enjoyment opportunities.
Membership
Events:
Both
members and the general public are invited to enjoy classes, specialty
workshops, lectures and monthly spring and fall bus trips to museums in
the tri-state area and changing art exhibitions in SAA’s in-house,
two-story Johnson Gallery. Membership
is required to enter Members’ exhibitions, and members receive reduced
rates on programming.
Public Events:
All offerings above, with exception of those
items available to members only.
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Somerset County
Photography Club
410
West Maple Avenue
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
Contact:
David McRitchie
Phone: (732) 469-8481
E-mail:
DMcRitchie@msn.com
Web site:
www./geocities.com/somersetcountyphotoclub
Type of Organization: Private, Non-profit
Purpose: To provide a place where both amateurs and professionals
can meet, share ideas, gather new information and display their
photographic work; club activities are oriented
to color-slide photography.
Membership Events: Meetings are open to the public; entry of slides
into competition is limited to members. Meetings: 7:45 P.M. on 2nd
& 4th Tuesdays, September-June, Somerset County Library,
Vogt Drive & North Bridge Street, Bridgewater.
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Vermeule Art Center
Clinton
Avenue and Vermeule Place
North Plainfield, NJ
07063
Contact:
Betsy Ruff, President
Phone: (908) 754-1408
Contact: Alice Denton, Vice President
Phone:
(908 7546958
Type of Organization:
Private, Non-profit
Purpose:
To promote interest in the arts
Membership Events: Watercolor workshop every Monday
9:30 A.M. -12 Noon (Call 908-754-1408); Needlework
Group-quilting, knitting, etc. every Wednesday 1:00-3:00 P.M.
(Call 908-754-6968); Porcelain China Painting class 2nd
& 4th Friday monthly, 9:30 A.M. -12 Noon (Call
908-647-3039); painting on site; instructions in various crafts and
quilting; Volunteers knit and crochet for foster children and hospitals.
Public Events:
Classes/workshops are open to the public and no fee.
The membership fee is $15 per year.
Members receive news letters, and can come to the summer picnic
and the Christmas Party in the winter.
People who are interested to join are welcomed.
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Watchung Arts Center
18
Stirling Road, at the Watchung Circle
Watchung, NJ 07069
Contact: Eileen Weinberg, Office Manager
Phone:
(908)
753-0190
Fax:
(908) 753-1884
E-mail:
wacenter@optonline.net
Web site:
www.watchungarts.org
Type of Organization: Private, Non-profit
Purpose:
To stimulate cultural awareness through programs and classes
in the visual and performing arts for children and adults.
Membership Events: Photography workshops; art and dance classes for
children and adults; summer programs for children and teenagers in art;
open studio time; an opportunity to exhibit in a member art show; and a
monthly newsletter.
Public Events: New art exhibits every month open to the public;
comedy shows, jazz, folk and classical concert programs are offered also
on a monthly basis. Gallery hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday 1 – 4 P.M.; Thursday 1 – 7 P.M.
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